Mx. Luna CorbdenJun 4

My son is looking to get into sewing machine repair as a business. There's demand for it up here. But search engines in 2025 are shite.

Does anyone know any good resources? Things like old manuals, online communities, forums, wikis, YouTube channels.

For example, he's got a 1928 Singer that's binding. He seems to have good instincts about what's wrong with it, but he's been unable to find a manual. He's got several others he's tinkering with, and wants understand them and become the go-to person in this area with all the knows.

I've directed him to archive.org but I suspect it might not be organized on this topic and it won't offer much community.

Any resources would be appreciated!

[Tagging him: @bamboy ]

#AskFedi #Solarpunk #RightToRepair #sewing #RepairCafe

Show threadcrafty_crowJun 4
@corbden @bamboy This blog post by a sewing machine mechanic looks potentially like a start, https://shesasewingmachinemechanic.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-did-i-become-sewing-machine-mechanic.html. It also mentions Quilting Board subforum for vintage & antique machine enthusiasts: https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/
How Did I Become A Sewing Machine Mechanic?

I am often asked, how I became a sewing machine mechanic.  I got lucky!  I've worked at a quilt shop that sells and repairs sewing machines ...

Show threadBamboyJun 4
@crafty_crow @corbden This blog is really handy, thank you!
Show threadcrafty_crow
@bamboy @corbden You're welcome!
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